My red-eared slider has a respiratory infection. What to do until vet?

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I have an appointment for my 2 year old, red eared slider to be seen for a respiratory infection on Monday. He is behaving normally, other than not eating his regular food sticks. He did eat shredded apple. What else can I do to take care of him until he sees the vet? Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 9 months old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Maintain pristine water quality and proper temperature. You can even bump water and ambient temps about 5 F to aid in recovery. Offer some freeze dried shrimp or krill to stimulate the appetite. Small bits of fresh beef heart may also get him eating. Other protein sources include feeder fish and nightcrawlers.

My red-eared slider has a respiratory infection. What to do until vet?

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